Gilas Pilipinas Youth (former Batang Gilas) for the 2019 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup with an average height of 6’4 led by Kai Sotto (7’1), AJ Edu (6’11), Geo Chiu (6’8) and Carl Tamayo (6’7).
Gilas Pilipinas Youth Roster for FIBA U19 World Cup 2019
#1 Gerry Abadiano (5’11)
#4 Miguel Oczon (6’0)
#5 Dalph Panopio (6’1)
Batang Gilas lost to China, 76-57 in the Bronze Medal Game and finished 4th place in the 2018 FIBA U18 Asian Championship in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
Batang Gilas lost to Australia, 77-43 in the semifinals of the 2018 FIBA U18 Asian Championship held in Thailand. Philippines will face China in the Battle for 3rd Place tomorrow, August 11.
Batang Gilas defeated Bahrain, 67-52 in the quarterfinals of the 2018 FIBA U18 Asian Championship in Thailand and have qualified for the 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup. Kai Sotto led Philippines with 21 points (17 in the 2nd half), 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks including a couple of alley-oop dunks.